Meta’s photo & video giant Instagram has just crossed 3 BILLION monthly active users — joining Facebook and WhatsApp in the elite 3B club!
🌍 A Social Media Powerhouse
In just three years, Instagram added a staggering 1 billion new users, proving it’s still growing at lightning speed.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed the milestone, crediting Instagram’s “amazing global community.”
👑 The 3 Billion Club
- Facebook – 3B daily users (Jan 2025)
- WhatsApp – 3B users (Apr 2025)
- Instagram – 3B monthly users (Sep 2025)
With this, Meta now owns three of the world’s largest platforms — a dominance no rival can match.
📸 From $1B Buyout to Global Empire
Bought for just $1 billion in 2012, Instagram has transformed from a simple photo-sharing app into a digital empire powering trends, culture, and marketing worldwide.
Instagram’s 3B milestone cements Meta as the undisputed king of social media.


